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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 1H 25M

Community, Craft & The Making of an Herbalist | jim mcdonald

from Folk Methodology

In our very first episode of Herbalists After Hours, we hang out in a forest with jim mcdonald for a wide-ranging conversation about the virtues of herbalists, how a near-death experience affected his life, and why herbalism falls flat when we force it into tidy binaries. jim mcdonald is a Michigan-based herbalist known for his creative energetics approach to plant medicine. He teaches widely respected classes online and in person, with a nuanced style that blends sharp witty insight, lived experience, and always a respect for complexity. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Don't miss a thing! Join our herbal community newsletter at FolkMethodology.com LINKS & RESOURCES Connect with jim HerbCraft.org HerbCraft.Podia.com Great Lakes Herb Faire GreatLakesHerbFaire.org Herbal Kindness HerbalKindness.com Follow Along with Folk Methodology Website | FolkMethodology.com Instagram | @folkmethodology TikTok | @folkmethodology Folk Methodology is a creative herbal studio exploring the wisdom, culture, and lived experience of herbalists. Through conversations, classes, and media, Mason and Rosalee are here to share and uplift the grassroots herbal community.   The small print This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

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